Whom You Know: Movers and Shakers Queried: What is the Best & Worst Christmas Present You Ever Received and What Would You Like Santa to do in 2011?

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Movers and Shakers Queried: What is the Best & Worst Christmas Present You Ever Received and What Would You Like Santa to do in 2011?

"The best Christmas present I ever received was A TRIP TO JAMAICA-I DON'TLIKE THE COMMERCIALIZATION OF HOLIDAYS AND THE PRESSURE OF GIFT GIVING....& the worst Christmas present I ever received was A TRIP TO THE DENTIST - I WAS 20 YEARS OLD AND HOPING MY PARENTS WOULD COME UP WITH A COOLER PRESENT"

"In 2011, I would like Santa to BRING A WHOLE NEW CROWD AND SOME PATRONS TO THE NEWLY OPENED MUSEUM OF MOTHERHOOD IN NYC."
-Joy Rose, Mamapalooza & Museum Of Motherhood

"The best Christmas present I ever received was MY FIRST DOG CHICO because I WAS 4 YEARS OLD AND IT WAS PURE UNADULTURATED JOY....& the worst Christmas present I ever received was A MODEL AIRPLANE because AS HARD AS I TRIED I NEVER GOT IT TO FLY!
"In 2011, I would like Santa to REMEMBER ALL THE UNADOPTED ANIMALS THAT NEED A HOME.. WE ALL NEED TO PITCH IN FOR THOSE AMONGST US LEAST CAPABLE OF FENDING FOR THEMSELVES "
-ANTHONY MARINELLI CEO A MARINELLI AU NATUREL YBO

"The best Christmas present I ever received was my daughter Jani born 12/22 & the worst Christmas present I ever received was an American express gift certificate for $1.00 because it was supposed to have been $1000.00"
"In 2011, I would like Santa to lose weight as I want him to be around for my grandchildren”
-Jon Gruen

"The best Christmas present I've ever received was a full set of the Oxford English Dictionary in its full 12 volume glory. It is somewhat outdated at this point (for instance there's no entry for "blog") but as a lover of words and former English Major I can geek out on etymology. This year I hope Santa brings me a mid-winter surfing trip."
-Laura Rubin, principal, LLR Consulting

"I would have to say hands down the best Christmas present I ever received was a vintage Kramer Duke Bass that I had been trying to find for year and is completely impossible to find in any music stores. A perfect addition to my collection that stands at 7 now. I cant say I have ever received a "bad" gift because I really just look at the thought behind anything given, and that always generates its worth to me."
"In 2011, I would like Santa to...Corny but saying it anyway...jobs for the unemployed , health to the sickly and peace on earth and good will towards man."
-Laurie Towers CEO..Physical Advantage PC, and The Bridal Body Shop

"The best Christmas present I ever received was my first bike, s fire red Schwinn with streamers...with my own set of wheels the world was mine to endlessly explore...
& the worst Christmas present I ever received was an radio alarm clock because it meant I had to semi-retire the wheels and enter the workforce."
"In 2011, I would like Santa to give out a double dose of common sense and a hearing aid to politicians who are tone deaf to the voice of frustration in this nation."
-Bil Donovan
Artist-Fashion Illustrator-Author

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www.Belleek.com

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